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!Gee!

Boss, we have to go!

Open the door!

I won't leave without my business.

Open this door!

Oh!

Now come and get some, Jesse Bibbs

so we can celebrate to your wife

Make sure we save something for the woman of the moment.

Oh, no, no, no. No problem.

I still have work to do.

Girl, it's almost 5:00.

It's been 5:00 for you since noon.

Well...

And so, we toast Amanda Bibbs,

our senior dental hygienist,

and...

"Employee of the year."

Whoo!

Here's... a little cash bonus.

Oh. Thank you.

Let's take a photo.

Oh.

Well...

three, two, one.

!Good!

Oh, and, uh, one with your husband,

how kindly took time off from work today

to celebrate his beautiful wife.

There we go. Smile.

Aww.

Great.

It is curious that Dr. Jameson He said I was coming from work.

I didn't know if he was kidding me

or I really didn't know I haven't worked for more than a year.

I love Doc,

but he has no idea about yours, mine, or anyone else's life.

The man has to write 'R' and 'L' on his feet

to distinguish right from left. -Woman, stop.

No, it's true! I mean, he's, like,

really smart, but clumsy, Do you know what I mean?

That was nice of him, though, with the prize and everything.

you get good parking space now.

That part!

I am very happy, however, that you have come, husband.

I am the one who takes you or kills you.

And I am yours.

Jesse, are you going to to get a job soon.

Like, I honestly feel like of the universe.

Jesse Bibbs!

Are you trying to avoid me?

Not at all, Piper.

This is my wife. Can we talk about this later?

No, we can't.

Did you do what I told you?

Yes.

Then you're fine.

But not me.

You have to heal me.

Look here, my man. Imma need you some more...

How much do you owe does my husband owe him?

Amanda.

Five.

500.

Amanda.

This remains between us.

?OK?

Do you want cake?

No.

You disrespected me.

Have I disrespected you?

Men and their egos.

Jesse...

you are my man

I take care of you

in the same way that you take care of me.

It's what powerful couples do.

What power do I have, Amanda?

You pay the rent, food, gasoline...

my debts

You take care of the bills when you can.

I can barely buy a toy!

I love that mini pool game...

...and I love our life together.

Guys like me, we...

We do not receive fair treatment.

Jesse...

...it will work�.

And, meanwhile,

we will continue playing mini billiards...

where to go next giving you a beating.

In your dreams, woman.

Do you know when Did I start to love you?

Sundog Tavern. My first year.

That's right! Sundog Tavern.

And, girl, I was on top of the world...

co-captain of the football team, very popular.

Really drunk.

We had just won.

I was celebrating.

And then you saw me.

And then I saw you.

A little peasant girl.

New in town.

New to university.

We drink our first beer, our first game of pool.

Where he whipped your tail.

History is not like that.

I had plans to show you the world.

All it took to mess it up

It was fucking illegal possession. of a firearm.

It wasn't your weapon.

Yes, but I was in my car.

I knew the guy was troublesome,

but you already know me...

You have to help everyone.

Jesse, we're fine.

I have faith.

You don't even go to church.

I am looking for an ecclesiastical home.

Oh yes? Well look better.

It has to fit well.

Girl, you're not buying a dress

!Phew! You know I hate shopping.

Yes, precisely! So make a decision.

I'm sorry if I embarrassed you before.

You always go after what you think is right.

It doesn't matter who gets in your way.

That guy...

to whom we gave the money...?

Yes. He is, like...

He is, like, a job recruiter.

And you pay him for this?

Well yes.

Look, I do what I have to do.

Have you Has he gotten you a job?

Maybe. Look, I just need pass a test or something,

so... yes.

Why didn't you tell me?

It's not safe.

Besides, today was your day.

I don't mind.

It is incredible news.

Goodbye, cowgirl.

We fight cavities. Pow-pow!

Are you a gunman now?

Jesse taught me... Jesse Bibbs, not Jessie James.

I, uh, I have to go and buy food.

I'm going to make dinner tonight.

Have fun with your husband.

Hello.

Where are you?

It just arrived.

So how was it the wild and crazy crew?

Still wild and crazy.

Are you wearing Your Halloween costume, Captain?

Yes. Yes, I am.

Are you wearing yours?

Yes.

Wait a second.

Trick or treat!

Welcome aboard.

Fasten your seatbelts

and put your seats and table trays

in a vertical position.

Who wants candy?

So the trip was good?

Yes. The coast It is only five hours away.

I like the unit.

I don't. I would fall asleep

after about two hours.

Wait a second, honey.

Mister. Thank you, sir.

Trick or treat!

Welcome aboard.

Please fasten your seatbelts and ensure everyone...

Here's your candy.

Take care.

So... you were saying about the walk?

It's a great bus.

Strange that they made me take it to a workshop

when I was in Alabama.

Is something wrong with you?

Not that I could say.

I guess it was just maintenance.

Anyway, I have to sweep,

then take it back to the warehouse to wash it.

Do you want me to pick you up later?

No, everything is fine.

I'll call a car.

These guys They are going to take me to drink.

You've probably already started.

Stop acting like you know me.

When can I wait for you?

Baby...

Honey, this company is dirty.

I will call you again.

One second!

should giving these children toothpaste.

?They continue trick or treat at this time?

Or...

It better be my husband!

Jesse.

Jesse...

Jesse...

Jesse...

Jesse, wake up.

Please wake up.

Mrs. Bibbs,

her husband has Any enemy you know?

None.

But there was...

...a man about...

...three weeks ago.

I was angry because I owed him money.

And who was that man?

I don't remember his name.

Did you see him again?

No.

But I...

I think he...

I think it helped him,

get a job at the bus company.

?Company name?

The Blacktop bus line.

?Her husband worked for Blacktop?

It had just begun.

Mrs. Bibbs...

...?could your husband have been involved

with any criminal activity

that maybe you didn't know?

Jesse Bibbs was a good man.

Did not associate with nothing...

or any criminal.

Anything else you can tell us?

When I opened the door, I...

...I saw a car speeding away.

Oh? What kind of car?

Um...

It was bright blue.

Elderly.

The kind you see at car shows.

I don't...

I don't remember nothing more.

Hmm.

Good, Mrs. Bibbs. Um...

If you remember anything else, please call.

Will you catch whoever did this?

We will do the best we can.

?Lady?

My condolences.

"You know..."

...when did I start loving you?

Sundog Tavern.

My first year.

Do you know when Did I start to love you?

Sundog Tavern...

...my first year.

It's been weeks!

Why is nothing happening? with my husband's case?

Why didn't you inform us?

her husband Was he a convicted criminal?

Because Jesse served his sentence!

And you thought that we didn't need to know?

Is there something else what have you left?

Nothing.

Now let me ask you this...

has a policy of life insurance

in her husband,

Am I right?

What are you saying?

Do you think I had something to do with it? with the death of my own husband?

No, ma'am, we don't have one.

Here we examine all angles.

Why don't you sit down? ?Mrs. Bibbs?

Our concern is that any association

that her husband could still have.

Are you referring to criminal associations?

Did you know that Blacktop...

the company the one her husband worked for...

Do you only hire ex-convicts?

No.

Maybe they believe in give people a second chance.

Jesse had his CDL...

commercial driver's license.

Oh, I know what it is.

Did you find to the guy we gave the money to?

This "recruiter"?

Not yet.

Blacktop workers they only told us

that her husband left his bus

at the end of his career.

Yes. They were very quiet

Almost afraid.

"Afraid of what?"

Well there is a lot

we don't know We know about this company.

We don't even know who is the owner.

The registered agent

It's a "Percival Daye" from Chicago.

Yes. Single, no ties. Nothing.

Some minor incidents.

A civil case involving a club of which he was the owner,

but no real criminal record.

Are you saying Do you think there are more?

Well there's a dirty rumor about Blacktop Bus Line

in the streets, but...

...nothing we can specify yet.

Before Jesse hung up the phone,

I thought I heard him say,

"This company is dirty."

At that time,

I thought I was talking of the bus.

Or maybe he discovered something

that we don't know.

Hey, girl.

Uh, some of us are thinking about get together for New Year's.

Do you want to come?

I don't.

I...

I'm celebrating the New Year with some old friends from college.

Brilliant.

Uh...

Listen, I'm sure you're tired that people ask you this,

but... are you okay?

You are right... I'm tired of people asking.

And I'm not fine.

It's been two months

and the police They haven't made a single arrest.

Justice takes time.

Yes? How long?

Months.

Years. You have to be patient.

Look, what I'm saying...

...It's what everyone keeps saying!

"Be patient, Amanda."

"Go on with your life, Amanda."

Meanwhile this hole in my life

is getting bigger and more rotten every day.

"But wait for justice, Amanda."

I understand.

!No!

It's a cavity.

We fill cavities

so they don't rot everything else.

I'm rotting inside!

My husband was murdered, They left it at my door,

and we have no idea who is responsible.

What kind of justice am I waiting on that?

Mrs. Bibbs.

I have called him several times.

Yes. It's New Year.

Why is nothing being done? about my husband's murder?

First of all,

don't assume we are not doing anything...

I haven't heard anything!

These things take time.

That's all I can say.

If the victim was someone Unlike Jesse Bibbs,

would you continue dragging your feet?

Like who?

someone without criminal record...

and someone who wasn't black.

I reject that idea.

And I reject his ineptitude.

Happy New Year, Mrs. Bibbs.

Yes, I'll make sure.

I think this company is guilty.

Ah, that's one hell of a jump.

You didn't know Jesse Bibbs. He always told the truth.

You said it yourself...

could have been talking about the bus.

I don't think it was.

My husband saw something that was not good.

Like something stinks...

and when things suck there are flies

Now, will you some kind of arrest?

Lady, that is very colorful about the flies and all that,

but we don't arrest people based on your intuition.

Mrs. Bibbs...

we need proof that Blacktop is involved in criminal activities.

Right now, all we have are suspicions.

So you need someone to talk to.

Someone who intimately He knows the inner workings, yes.

Mrs. Bibbs...

it's always dangerous act out of desperation,

so listen to me... you are not a law enforcement officer.

I know, detective.

I dedicate myself to dentistry.

Filling cavities.

How do you catch flies?

Likes, dislikes...

hobbies, personal history...

Vanessa, I'm Amanda.

Girl, I know. I have you locked up.

You're going to be fine.

I have been a little grumpy lately.

Look, I understand.

First step...

They become honey.

I will follow your advice

and take time off.

I spoke with Dr. Jameson

and gave me a pretty decent advance.

That's what happens!

And, Vanessa...

while I'm away,

You can park in my space.

I was going to do it anyway.

So you're going somewhere?

Yes.

Your girl is leaving for a while.

Hello, I'm Zora. Zora Smith.

Hello. I'm Zora.

Zora Smith.

Hello.

It's a pleasure to meet you...

It's a pleasure to meet you.

Washed...

in his blood.

Please.

I will make you as a light to the nations...

that my salvation

I will reach the end of the Earth...

...and blessed be His kingdom, now and always.

Glory to God in the highest,

and peace to His people on Earth.

Lord God, Heavenly King.

Blessed be God...

Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Amen.

Amen.

I also wanted to mention that the Men's Club

celebrate another kind of Chicago-stepping

right after church.

The last time, I just said "treading."

and later they told me

what's there a difference between

stomp and stomp "Chicago."

Isn't that right, Mr. Daye?

Amen!

Amen.

It seems fun. I may have to join you.

It took me forever learn the Cupid Shuffle,

so I might have to write the instructions for me.

I enjoyed the service, Pastor.

Thank you, sir.

?First time?

Yes. I... I'm new in town.

From where?

New Orleans.

Oh, from Nawlins to ATL? What brings you here?

Um, I'm looking...

...a new beginning.

I'm glad you started here.

Next time, Bring the whole family.

It's just me.

I'm single.

Oh, girl, me too.

Although some would prefer that their pastor was married.

That, uh, kind of steppers what you talked about...

can anyone go?

Of course. It is held in our auditorium.

You should check it.

Lo har�.

Um, I've never done it before, but, uh, I'd love to try it.

What is your name?

Zora. Zora Smith.

Well, Zora, I hope you find

whatever it is What are you looking for?

Thank you, sir.

*you make me feel* like this is real

I can't get over what's the deal

d You have me working overtime

d You take my love on a ride

d You came to me

*What a surprise*

*Never think*

d I'd see the day

d When love would shine in my parade

*you make me feel* like a new woman

*made the clouds part*

d It made me feel something

*Triple A on my back*

*Because you turn me on* Put the rhythm in my step

d Like a double dutch...

Percy Daye.

Call me "Slide."

Slide.

I'm Zora. Call me Zora.

Are you here to teach or learn?

Learn.

Then allow me.

"Tread" is a broad term.

The kids at college call what they do as "step".

but Chicago stepping...

Well, that's a little different.

Why?

First, he's from Chicago...

where all good things come from.

Which is from where Where you're from, I guess.

South side... born and raised.

Our style is soft... sensual.

?Can?

Mm.

Chicago style

It's like a rhythmic communication between dancers.

So, when I place a hand here, that means

"Move over here."

One arm up...

It could mean "turn."

There are also moments of individual expression.

Creativity...

It's endless.

Like love.

?Love?

At least my interpretation of it.

Are you ready?

Alright, everyone!

This is a six-step count.

Are you going to pay attention to me to me, okay?

Here with me... let's go.

Left up, right back...

right up, left back... one, two.

There we go. Let's do it again.

Left up, right back, right up, left back.

!Good!

And those are the basic movements.

Now...

you will too

when you take a step forward and backwards,

but... not now.

OK.

-?OK? -Mm.

Make sure there is a lot of movement

from your knees... down.

?OK?

Now you're going to take your foot,

slide it up and back.

Up... and back...

like you slide a coin on the ground.

Across.

Here we go!

d...Mm-mm-mm yeah

Don't you know

I feel you, baby

Did you have fun?

Why didn't Mr. Smith join you?

Because he is with his current wife.

I'm very sorry to hear that.

You are a good teacher. Bad liar.

Do you have a new whip?

still have dealer plates.

I bought it recently.

Preowned.

Hmm. I would like hear more about that.

Shall we go out for a drink?

We shouldn't.

I don't think that May your wife appreciate it.

No wife. No girlfriend.

?Really?

You seem surprised.

Maybe. A bit.

Thanks, but I have a meeting with a client in the morning.

What do you do?

I am a writer.

Anything you might have read?

Not with my name. I write it.

People want a book,

but they don't want write one, so...

So they pay you and they put their name on it.

Mm.

You may need a ghostwriter.

I have a good story.

I bet you do,

and I would love hear about it, someday.

How about some night?

Like, tomorrow night. Shall we have dinner?

I'll tell you one thing.

give me your number and I'll think about it.

No guarantees.

There are no guarantees in life...

but there is still a lot of hope.

Step two...

establish a connection.

Is there something Anything I can help you with?

I don't really like guns.

My husband suggested

?I get something to protect me?

Well, what about pepper spray? The girls seem to like it.

What do you suggest?

Well...

Compact and light pistol.

Chambered for the .25.

Single action, firing pin.

I like that.

Do you know this gun?

I like that it's pink.

I'll take it.

Yes, ma'am.

Pretty.

That's it.

Hello, ma'am.

Hi sir.

-You arrive early. -Normally I am.

Are you okay, Zora Smith?

Do you feel... ?uncomfortable?

I feel too dressed up.

No, you are incredible.

Thank you.

This is my go-to site.

The best Mexican street food of the city.

I love them Mexican snacks.

I love Mexican street food.

Wait, so you speak Spanish And do you know this food?

Know, Growing up in New Orleans,

you appreciate everything.

Walk with the kings, but maintaining the common touch.

You know what I'm saying, baby?

Clear. So let's do it together.

What's up, boss?

Mm. This food is phenomenal.

I appreciate that you like it my little hole in the wall.

It means a lot.

And for coming to step class.

Mm. Well it was backed up by Pastor Gordon.

So, I guess...

you learned to step in Chicago?

Mm-hmm.

Why the South?

Business.

What type of business?

I am an art dealer.

Are you an art dealer?

Portraits. Some sculptures.

and I direct a transportation business.

Especially buses.

Are you surprised?

It's just, buses and art.

It seems so different.

I make it work.

What did he do to you become an art dealer?

He did nothing to me.

Like any good opportunity, I saw her...

I took it.

Zora Smith You are a curious woman.

My best friend is Google.

When writing memoirs,

you learn to ask about people and their stories.

I told you.

My story is pretty good.

I take note.

See you at church.

But that's days away.

Yes. Yes, it is.

Someone I want investigate...

Zora Smith.

From New Orleans.

You are the owner of Blacktop...

What is this art? ?Mr. Daye?

Your future best friend need to know.

!Hello! Come in! I'm glad to see you.

More for you?

I see. that they have put you to work with bread.

Yes.

I have the bread.

Here, I can help.

Zora...thank you for coming.

It's a pleasure.

But to be honest, It was actually his idea.

Have you known him for a long time?

No. I met him here, actually.

It's interesting.

I was surprised to know who is an art dealer.

Is that what he told you?

Yes, and he is the owner a transport company.

Well, that part is true.

Isn't he an art dealer?

I'm sure there's some deal going on...

somehow, somehow.

It does...

connect with people that most people would consider

be at the lower level of life.

My husband was the same.

Are you divorced?

My husband died.

Driving under the influence of alcohol.

Very sorry. Did someone hit him?

It was the drunk driver.

He crashed into a tree,

the tree lived... he didn't.

I see.

There are many trees along our roads.

Stay alert so as not to run into one.

Thanks guys, for having come.

-It's a pleasure. -OK.

Phew. I don't want see bread no more.

So what are you doing this afternoon?

What do you have in mind?

Something fun.

Whoo!

Number one, honey!

What

Oh, no, no, no. Come back here.

Whoo!

Whoo!

!Good!

But I don't care.

I can't believe you tried Get me off the road!

-?I? -Yes, you.

I would never do it!

You did it several times.

However, I will say That was very special,

and something that I will never forget,

so, thank you.

-What's next? -?As follows?

?You don't have, like, an office? where to be tomorrow, or something like that?

I have a lot of people working for me.

I am the boss.

People do what you say.

Or I send them home.

Very good, boss,

let's do something special which I haven't done since Covid.

Are they tears, Mr. Daye?

Allergies.

Yes, of course.

They thought the dog was dead,

but he was standing right behind them all the time,

with his little rubber boots.

How sad.

I take it you like dogs?

Man's best friend.

Have you ever had one?

A friend or a dog?

He died before I moved here.

My friend.

What was his name?

Friend.

Your best friend, huh?

Very good, what do you value? in a friendship?

That sounds like a psychiatrist's question.

Or a writer's question.

Loyalty.

Friends don't betray friends.

?That's all?

That's it.

Hmm.

It sounds like something of which you know a little.

Not recently.

People know it would kill them before you let that happen.

No, I was just playing.

So I guess Shall I walk you to your car?

Oh, no need. It's right there.

OK. Send me a message when you get home.

Yes. Good night.

Jesse...

I miss you, husband.

Can you fill me in, please?

Will I ever beat you? in getting somewhere?

Will I ever beat you? in getting somewhere?

Nobody beats me at anything.

You are arrogant, sir.

I know, right?

What is this?

I have something to protect you.

Now this...

He is a murderer.

Mm-hmm.

join me.

What do you think?

I think...

It is an exceptional breeding for a Cabernet Sauvignon.

Its bold and opulent character...

...but maybe a little fruity for me.

All that in one sip?

Mm-hmm.

Mm.

You know, I don't have the vocabulary for wine.

Of course yes.

What is... word that comes to mind?

Disgusting.

?Disgusting? It's a word of wine.

Why are you looking my brown bedroom eyes?

I'm imagining

how sexy you can look

with a bus uniform.

Why a bus uniform?

You are the owner of a bus company.

I don't drive them.

?Never?

Never.

So why start the business?

Why do something?

I see a need and I fill it... as long as you make money.

I guess that art trafficking makes money?

I like art...

Picasso, Rembrandt, Bearden...

but art is a commodity that You can buy, sell, exchange.

It's a good way to move money.

What do you mean by "move"?

Is this an inquisition?

No, I just...

I like to know who is a man first...

before getting intimate with him.

Hmm.

What's happening?

I think... I think... I left the car unlocked.

Are you serious?

My God! My dress.

It's ruined!

Zora!

Zora, wait!

!Wait!

I... I lost it in there.

I would say yes.

Was your car unlocked?

No, it wasn't.

You seemed a little...

different, back there.

Are you okay?

Yes. I think stress It's affecting me.

You know, um...

move to a new city...

starting a new life...

I'm here for you, Zora.

I got you.

let me take you to have breakfast in the morning.

Yes, of course.

Are you going to call me or nudge me?

The dog will wake you up.

See you at 10.

Give it a name.

Is it a "he"?

I have some Blacktop issues tomorrow morning at church.

Meet me there.

OK.

I have to take off this dress.

I mean, it could help.

How cute.

Detective, this is Zora... Amanda Bibbs.

You have changed your number.

Yes.

Listen, I thought you'd want knowing that Percy Daye...

He owns Blacktop.

Yes, we found out.

Why didn't you tell me?

How can I help you, Mrs. Bibbs?

Is there any reason

why Blacktop would be with the art world?

Well sometimes, bad actors use art

as a way to evade taxes and launder money.

Are you suggesting

Blacktop is moving money through artistic agreements?

Maybe. I don't know.

What would that mean? for research?

How do you get this information?

I'm just asking questions, Detective.

I'm comin'

d Got a feeling And it just feels right

*I know it's better to listen*

Hear my spirit yellin'

screaming

*I need some attention*

d Fact I had been away for a long time

d From where my heart still remains... d

*Now I'm sure* I just have to... d

Do you also go to the casino?

Do I look like an old man?

Slide and me We are having breakfast.

you have been spending time with him.

Is that a sin or a warning?

An observation.

There is no zone of judgment here, my friend

Sincerely.

What do you think of him?

He is generous,

that, for a church in need of cash,

It's a blessing.

Personally, He has been good to me.

When they appointed me here,

a lot of people weren't checking by a shepherd woman,

but Slide supported me, and the rest followed me.

But would I go out with him? Hell no!

Pastor, that's not it what I was asking.

Okay, why wouldn't you go out with him?

I prefer a simpler man.

Someone who buys clothes in a discount store.

The slide is a bit flashy... for me...

too gangster

?G�ngster?

Oh, Zora, You don't seem naive to me.

I know you must be thinking

there is more to it than it seems.

Have you already been to his house?

No.

Charging groups to travel by bus

don't pay for an extension like that.

Pastor, why? telling me this?

because I can see that you're on some kind of mission,

and I don't want that you collide with any tree...

and my job is to save souls.

Your new driver should arrive shortly.

We had to pick it up.

OK.

My man. You are late.

No uniform in his size.

OK.

Is he straight?

Yes, we have it plugged in.

OK.

Under way.

Zora!

Ready for the waffles?

I will follow you.

Mrs. Bibbs.

No problem.

but you might want put something on

Your weapon is still there. You won't need it.

Why are you here?

I'm with O.C.I...

Office of Criminal Investigation...

from the FDA. from the FDA.

Are you a police officer?

Researcher.

What does the FDA want from me?

Well, it's not about you.

We're looking for, uh, Percy Daye, your boyfriend.

He's not my boyfriend.

I saw you this morning.

I was sure that you were going to discover me,

but I see that you have your own game.

This is not a game.

I want justice for the murder of my husband.

These people... They are murderers.

Did they kill my husband?

Probably.

I only recruit for them.

Ex-convicts.

They pay me,

but I earn extra money of the candidates,

and then I turn them around to obtain information.

?Is that what Did you want to be with my husband?

Turn him into a snitch?

Damn you.

Jesse was a good man!

You've got it mixed up in this.

And I regret it,

but I had nothing to do with it with his...

you had everything to do with it!

You knew it was dangerous, And you could have avoided it!

Why ex-convicts?

Percy Daye...

he liked them.

He assumed they knew how... keep your mouth shut,

but... I was about to speak

Jesse wasn't there long enough to see something.

It only takes a moment.

There are things you can't stop seeing.

Every bus in Blacktop It is tracked by GPS.

?OK?

They saw it

moving away from the warehouse...

which means that the security chief

would get involved.

Who is it?

Melina Z�niga.

She's his... pit-bull.

Did I kill my husband?

No, she never would

without Slide telling him to "send them home."

It's your way to give the order.

Listen, you need disappear, Mrs. Bibbs.

Look, the FDA got involved.

because Slide was distributing fake GLP-1,

and God knows what else.

?OK? It's a...

I know what it is.

It's for weight loss and type 2 diabetes.

I was altering the supply chain

with your counterfeit garbage,

and killing people in the process.

-Are you working with the police? -Hell, no.

The less they get involved, the longer I stay alive,

which is why I need that you go away

I can get closer to him of what you never can,

So no, I won't stay home,

Hoping and hoping that justice will be done.

My husband was murdered.

If I let that go unchecked,

what kind of wife What would I become?

And now what?

We have proof

about how they're moving money and drugs...

...and then, at the right time...

...we tear out the bottom of his world.

Step three...

become your ride or die.

*Tell me* can you love someone?

*?Can you really hurt* to anyone?

*I've been digging deeper* trying to find the answers to d

Finally find the answers

*Tell me* can you love someone?

Can you really hurt someone

d I've been digging deeper

d Trying to find the answers...

*Trying* find the answers to...

*Trying to find* the answers to d

Hello?

*Trying* find the answers to...

Hello?

In the kitchen!

You don't feel alone in this house alone?

Where is your dog?

Do you see this smile?

A dog is happy when you come home... always.

What if I came home to you?

Would you be happy...

Always?

?"Always"?

I think you need stay with the dog.

Are you planning to shoot someone?

Oh, I, um...

I bought it on impulse.

I don't even know how to use it.

Your turn.

Oh no.

Uh, it's just for show.

Madam, if you are going to take out a gun,

You better know how to use it.

Okay, first thing...

gather the net of your hand with the back of the weapon.

That's fine.

Now take your left hand and wrap it around the other.

Mm-hmm.

Thumbs point towards the goal...

and squeeze.

You are anticipating the setback.

No, I'm anticipating shoot myself in the foot.

Take. Take this.

Let's try it again.

OK.

I didn't hit anything!

It isn't true.

I'm sure you hit a neighbor...

in another state.

Ha ha.

I love men who know how to cook.

Why?

The women I grew up with,

They were great cooks,

but they did because they had to do it.

Men treated it like a job.

How are you cooking?

I can boil water.

That's all.

Yes, my grandmother He taught me how to cook.

She is the one who gave me my nickname... "Slide".

I thought it was something to step on.

Oh no.

When I was about five or six years old,

I used to run around your kitchen in socks,

then I would slip into his arms, and she would say,

"Here comes my Slide."

He stayed.

It was incredible.

Some of the elders of the church They remind me of her.

Your businesses They must go very well.

Ah, 15 years ago... not so much.

I was the main owner from a nightclub in Chicago.

It was popular.

Everyone came out.

I mean, famous people...

athletes.

And then one night, it caught fire.

Some people were left trapped in a ladder and...

and died.

My God.

That's horrible.

I know.

I lost everything what he owned in one night.

I was talking of the people who died.

Oh, they sued me...

even my disloyal partners they joined together.

He took everything.

So I moved from Chi...

built a new business...

I learned how art moves,

I have surrounded myself of people I trust,

and now... here I am.

It's a good life...

one I would love to share with someone...

someday

Why don't we start

with you sharing some of this food with me first?

Good, Mrs. Smith.

Do you want a little bit of everything?

Yes, please.

Um, can I, uh, use this for a second?

There is a website...

No, no. Uh, that... that do not connect.

I run all my businesses from this computer,

so I never connect to the internet with this one.

I can't eat these cookies

or dirty government programs that touch me

Zora, listen to me...

you...

...can't be too careful these days

with all these cell phones

listening and recording everything.

I hate that.

Baby...

I'm with you on that.

Until the end.

One second.

How?

Yes, tomorrow to the garage and another right after.

and tell them They better keep up the pace.

We only have a couple of weeks. What else?

I'm busy.

Uh... I have to take this in my office.

Mm.

How did you get this information, Melina?

has been with us like two years.

Well, damn.

If you are sure...

then send it home.

"Zora?"

What are you doing here?

I saw your car parked out front.

Do you know my car?

It is the one in front of "Reserved for the Shepherd", right?

You know that the church It's Sundays, right?

I've heard it somewhere.

Actually, I...

I wanted to ask you

about something What you told me the other day.

About Percy Daye ?be a gangster?

Yes.

Are you coming to me? for advice or confession?

I'm not sure.

Mm. Well, the advice

usually comes after confession.

I was at Slide's house last night,

and it felt like

I wanted to be a physicist...

...and me too.

What is feeding this desire for intimacy?

?Physical attraction?

No.

Huh.

So what is it?

To correct a terrible mistake.

I want justice...

because I believe that killed my husband.

If you think that Slide had something to do with it

with the death of her husband,

I understand that you want justice.

But use yourself or others fueled by anger,

that... that's not justice...

That's revenge.

?So what are you saying? What should I wait for justice to be done?

Justice requires patience.

Revenge wants immediacy... "here and now."

It's a dangerous emotion.

For years,

I was angry with my husband for all the things he did.

Spent money recklessly.

Stomp� people's emotions.

I refused to listen to anyone

but the angry and hurt woman inside me.

I wanted to take revenge...

about anything.

All for the pretension to heal myself,

but not revenge close the gap.

It only poisons the soul.

I ran out of patience.

I need to make someone responsible for that damage.

I need them to hurt.

And that someone is Slide?

I'm risking my life to find out.

And to what do I owe the honor?

I'm just calling to make sure that you are eating well.

It is important to put things inside your body,

especially as you get older.

Mm, I don't think so I like how you say "major."

So what do you propose, ?Madam?

I bring lunch...

a healthy one... to the office.

No, don't bring anything.

I will send you the address.

See you at the warehouse.

I'll take you out.

I just have to finish some businesses.

See you in an hour?

See you in an hour. See you later.

Daddy, If you don't mind me asking,

what do you see in her?

Sexy, intelligent, bold.

We communicate. He is interested in me.

Mel, she could be

the first woman to which I give a ring.

And I care that you ask.

!Forward!

Zora.

This is Melina.

Melina, Zora.

Shall we continue having lunch?

Not here.

I'm going to take you out.

I just need enter programming.

I'll be right back.

Are you looking for something?

If it were, I would ask.

-?Ready? -Yes.

OK.

?Come on?

slide, What does Melina do for you?

Security chief.

My hard cookie.

I'd say your rude little bitch.

I have heard you say something about a ball?

It's my party of the day.

Mm.

The steppers are coming from different cities.

I celebrate it twice a year.

It's a big event for the company.

Excuse me.

Mm.

Okay, how many drivers do you have?

[conversation continues, indistinct]

Reckless and dangerous.

I have it under control.

No, you don't control anything.

Finally we have something.

What is this? ?This?

?Hmm? A photo and a license plate?

Melina Z�niga He spent time in federal prison,

like the rest of Blacktop employees.

Apart from that...

It's clean.

Did you really see her? driving the car from your house?

No, but that's the car.

What about the information I got? the guy who works there?

And who are you, Mrs. Bibbs?

He is the recruiter the one I told you about.

He calls himself "Piper."

How?

When was the last time you spoke with him, this Piper?

A week or so ago. Why?

Oh wow.

your body It was discovered yesterday.

His phone was clean,

but its screen cover It had his face and his name.

He was on our side.

I was investigating for the FDA.

?The FDA?

Counterfeit GLP-1.

They believe that Slide is a major US distributor.

This is how you make money.

OK.

We treat this Melina Z�niga as a person of interest,

watch her,

but you...

you have to stop.

!No! I'm too close.

Near what?

Get the information what you need

Amanda, this is fruit from a poisonous tree.

What are you talking about?

Contaminated evidence may

what could be declared inadmissible before a court

because it was obtained through illegal activities.

I didn't do anything illegal!

You don't know what you are doing.

May not have training in compliance with the law,

but I know how to read people,

and get informed.

Record this.

Amanda Bibbs

you don't work for the police department.

You are not under our instruction,

orientation or direction.

Any information obtained or items that are delivered to us,

will only be of your own will.

Is it clear?

Yes, we are.

Mrs. Bibbs...

If you go back there, you will be alone,

and we can't protect you.

I know.

What is this dance about?

I call it... "Art of the Step".

because also It involves artistic dealings.

The big distributors arrive

from Chicago, Kansas City...

Philadelphia, New York.

And I hope you're there.

I, Slide.

I will wear something sexy that night.

Make all the girls jealous.

I have some issues to attend to.

-What? -Stop playing.

*Yes�*

With the ball rising,

I thought I could a little practice, too.

Choo-choo!

dBaby the funky train's coming d

There is something wrong

d Better tell your mom now

*Hold on tight now*

d With the new tracks

*Hold on tight now*

*Keep it strong*

*Hold it tight*

*Hold on tight now*

d With the new tracks

*Hold on tight now*

Funky train...

It lasts so long...

"Everything good for next week?"

All the heavyweights have confirmed.

I want everything tight.

It will be.

I don't trust her.

Why not?

Hides part of herself,

and tries too hard to get closer to you.

Didn't you do the same?

Well dig a little deeper if you want.

He will be with me tonight.

Bitch.

Nothing, boss.

I have something to tell you.

I ran a security check on you.

When did we meet?

Yes. And tonight.

That's very sexy.

Why are you telling me this?

Hoping to find a reason to break up.

Oh yes?

No.

Do you still want to break up?

Maybe.

There's a reason I don't invite new people into my life.

People disappoint you, They betray you.

Are you afraid Will it disappoint you?

Am I taking a risk?

Like you, I want greatness for my life.

What you and I have here,

it's good,

but I'm willing to take the risk in the good

to get big.

So ask me anything that you really want to know.

Two questions.

You're an art dealer who doesn't know basically nothing about art.

You mentioned moving money.

Is it some kind gangster,

?to launder money?

Well I wouldn't call it I would call him "gangster."

but, art is not so... regulated.

You said two questions.

How would you feel

about a woman

who loves that a man be a bit of a gangster?

What if is he all a gangster?

Then she would be that ride or die babe...

...that I would love him even more.

Mm

*Yes�*

Mm

First part of the chapter

d Where we accumulate Feelings for each other d

*star crossed lovers* on a dark night

*standing holding hands* in the moonlight

*Next move*

d Yes, you backed off Too strong emotions

I saw you back up Thought we were forever

*I guess I'd better get up*

*It was all a setup*

Love never stops...

Are you okay there?

Yes, I'm fine.

-Everything okay on your part? -Mm-hmm.

I checked all these people.

Additionally, the catering is bringing people I know there.

In...

What's wrong with you?

My tooth has been killing me.

Get it checked. Today!

I can't have my people jumping like crazy

when I have guests.

And place your boys on the spot.

Contr�late.

It's almost party time.

?Ad�nde va?

S�guela.

*These days, I don't care* what they think

I don't care who hears

I don't care who sees

*Because everything is* fun and games

I just wanna be me

I wanna be me

I wanna be me

I wanna be me, yeah

Fill it out, take a seat.

We will call you.

I want to be me, yes...

*West Coast* and I am a new wave d

You are too late

d The plane has already broken down...

I have some issues to take care of.

d I won the game What a multitude, without virgin d

La-la-la-la

*Sing in the rain*

I've been killing it straight to the top you see d

d Yes, life is a beach

d Now I'm on the promenade like in Monopoly

I see right through it Like a bubble so clear

I am a visionary

The missing piece of the puzzle d

*Let it out* Without filter, without muzzle d

d Of anguish

d Easy than in trouble d

d So welcome to my imagination Let's have fun

d If the team needs help I'll carry 'em... d

Please forgive me my precautionary tactics.

I hate that cell phones record every word we say.

And we left the weapons outside,

because some of you don't They get along well with each other.

will receive a certificate of authenticity

for every work of art...

once the transactions have been completed.

Yo, Doc, how long is it? is this going to take?

Well, first, we have anesthetize the area

where will it be do the extraction.

Yes, I don't know What the hell does that mean?

We anesthetize his gums.

Anesthetize him how?

My banker.

You have verified that all funds have been transferred

From our loving hands to yours,

whatever the individual agreement was

between us.

?The bathroom?

Bathoom!

Bathoom!

Down the hallway to the left.

I love art and business, but I like the party more.

Let's get back to it, huh?

I'm not available.

You already know what you have to do.

The girl is fake!

!Boss! The girl is fake!

[fuming, spits cotton]

Damn, they made it!

!Come on!

Don't worry.

Come on, seriously?

!Come on!

Kendall.

Wait, I can't... I can't hear you.

Wait a second.

Get out of here! Your cover is blown!

Melina Z�niga He just gave us the slip.

We think he's coming for you.

He may have already called.

Wait.

He doesn't have his phone.

I can't leave without proof.

Get out of there! !Right now!

Alright, let's get some drinks, people!

Whoo!

Well, there you have it.

Melina only sends messages in case of emergency.

"The bitch is Bibbs' wife."

I was, like, "Who's Bibbs?"

I thought about grabbing my laptop and find out.

Jesse Bibbs It was a man you killed.

It was my husband.

Isn't this...

Funny.

This same morning,

I actually contemplated be your husband

Life is a journey and then you die.

But he won't die today.

Probably yes.

Give me that!

Slide!

I saw her take off on one of our buses.

Track the GPS of that bus!

It can't be far away.

I'm going to send her home.

Kendall!

Where are you?

On a bus, on some street.

Please tell me

can you unlock a computer with a password.

-Can. -!I have it!

!All!

Where are you?

Share a pin.

!Gee!

Ugh! That bitch!

Wait.

Boss. !Boss!

Open the door!

Boss, we have to go!

Open the door, Zora!

Boss, let's go!

I'm not leaving without my business!

Open this door!

Slide! !Come on!

Slide!

Who... Who taught you how to shoot?

My husband taught me.

He was a much better man of what you will never be.

Now say the wrong thing...

and will make the world a better place right now.

Say it.

Slide!

Do you think you've beaten me?

It was never about beating you.

It was about freeing myself.

So, yes, I have won.

Good service.

Did you hear my sermon?

Something like that.

It wasn't exactly my type of message.

It was a little too preachy.

Then you write the next one.

You have already heard

that Slide faces 30 years or more in prison?

Many of its partners They are also going to serve time.

I know.

You made it possible.

In the end, you got justice...

Or revenge?

Maybe both.

When Jesse was murdered,

I couldn't let go or move on.

I was rotting inside of doing nothing,

and almost died doing something,

which wasn't exactly not the right thing either.

Quite an enigma.

That part.

?And now what happens with "Zora Smith"?

I will keep your dresses and shoes.

Those are flies.

But Amanda Bibbs will return

to preach about the flower and the dental floss,

and then to the Faculty of Dentistry.

I have come to like it the idea of filling cavities.

Well, okay, Doctor!

Not yet, but soon.

Will you join me for a beer in an hour? I invite

Say less!

My beer-drinking pastor.

Jesse would be happy.

I finally found my church.

d Got a feeling

d And it just feels good

*I know it's better to listen*

Hear my spirit yellin'

screaming

*I need some attention*

d Fact I had been away for a long time

d From where my heart still remains

d Now I'm sure I just got d

make a change

I'm comin' home...

I'm comin' home

It's callin' my soul

I'm comin' home

*You can't take it*

d I have such a strong vision

*You can't take it*

This is where I belong

I'm comin' home

Yes!

*I want to see my people* rising d

Yes!

*And all the good things* it gets a little hard d

d Oh, yes, now!

Can't nothin' grow, no